Expanding the "ALL WELCOME" for Accessibility

by Rev. Robert Parrish

Community UCC (Raleigh) has recently become an Accessable To All (A2A) Church. This means that we are striving to meet the needs of disabled people both in more easily getting around in the church facility as well as have the tools to more fully engage in worship. This includes making sure that path ways are clear for those who use walkers or wheel chairs, making large print or hearing devices available and having a quiet room available for those who are neurodivergent. 

As a member of the A2A Committee of CUCC I would love to teach other churches how to bring this kind of accessibility about. I would also present how attitudinal change makes all the difference in the world in being and worshiping with disabled persons. 

If time and space is availble, I would love to present a seminar on the above. Not only would I present my experience as a blind person, but I could site the experiences of other disabled persons as well. Please let me know if this is possible. You can email me at robertcparrish7@gmail.com, or call at 919-616-1606.